‘Today’ show co-hosts give an update on Sheinelle Jones’ ongoing absence: ‘We’re just praying for her’
For the last few months, “Today” show fans have been missing a familiar face—co-host Sheinelle Jones. Recently, Jones’ co-hosts Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer shared an update on her absence with Access Hollywood. “I just talked to her a couple of days ago,” Melvin said, “She’s taking some time to be with her […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says of Trump: ‘Not going to negotiate with a terrorist’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson made clear on Tuesday that he doesn’t intend to play nice with President Donald Trump to avert a potential withholding of more than $3 billion. “Trying to force your will to break the spirit of working people in order to have a conversation, that’s terrorism. We’re not going to negotiate with […]
Tyra Banks talks ice cream and how it inspired her move to Australia: ‘Are we going to do this family? And we did!’
Tyra Banks has found a new home “down under,” and her ice cream brand, “SMiZE and Dream,” which she launched in 2021, has everything to do with it. While guest co-hosting during a recent episode of “Today with Jenna and Friends,” the 51-year-old supermodel and businesswoman revealed how her ice cream company inspired her to […]
Here’s what a new poll reveals about Kamala Harris’ chances of winning 2026 California governor’s race
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has not yet made a decision about whether she will run for California governor in 2026–a decision she is expected to make by late summer–however, a newly released survey now provides an early temperature check about how California voters feel about her potential candidacy. The poll conducted by POLITICO and […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph says she has no plans of retiring any time soon
When most Americans reach their 60s, they start thinking about retirement, but for 68-year-old actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, retirement is the last thing on her mind. During a recent appearance on Bevy Smith’s show “Bevelations” on Sirius XM, the “Abbott Elementary” star revealed she has no plans to retire. When asked if she hopes to […]
Gayle King, Aisha Bowe and other Blue Origin crew members respond to criticism of their trip to space: ‘Any other questions?’
On Monday, April 14, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Aisha Bowe, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn, took the 11-minute round-trip ride to the reaches of space (and back) aboard the Blue Origin New Shepherd rocket. As a trip to outer space, even just the line that demarcates space from earth’s atmosphere feels like a […]
‘It’s done’: Judge dismisses Wendy Williams’ hopes for a career comeback
Wendy Williams is continuing her fight against her current guardianship. During a recent appearance in court on April 10, a judge reportedly dismissed the idea of Williams making a career comeback. According to TMZ, sources say that Judge Lisa Sokoloff told the former talk show host and media personality that her career is “done.” With […]
17-year-old charged in Texas track meet stabbing released on $250,000 bond
Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old who has been charged in a fatal stabbing at a track meet in Texas, was released on bond. On Monday afternoon, Anthony was released on a $250,000 bond after his attorney successfully campaigned to lower it from the original $1 million during a bond hearing, ABC news affiliate WFAA reported. Speaking […]
Syracuse police punch one man, throw another to the ground after traffic stop—NYCLU condemns arrest
A community in Syracuse is looking for answers after a video captured a violent arrest leading to one Black man being punched in the face and another being thrown to the ground. On April 9, police pulled over 21-year-old Jaumar Chandler, Jr., who was driving in Syracuse when he and another unnamed occupant were pulled […]
Obama praises Harvard University for standing up to Trump despite $2.2B funding threat
Former President Barack Obama applauded Harvard University after the Ivy League institution refused to comply with a list of the Trump administration’s campus policy demands in exchange for continued federal funding. In a letter to the campus community published late Monday, Harvard President Alan M. Garber declared, “The University will not surrender its independence or […]
